It happened on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue around 1:20 p.m.
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Police say the two became involved in a verbal dispute that turned physical.
The extent of their injuries is unknown, but they are not believed to be life threatening.
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The exact circumstances of the incident are unclear at this time, but witnesses said it was believed to involve a street artist who is known to set up in front of the library.
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